Blood now streamed from both his nose and mouth, painting a ghastly picture. He resembled a zombie, fresh from a gruesome feast. As he cried out, his teeth clattered to the ground. The blood not only covered the car but also drenched his once pristine white suit in red. The crowd around them was dumbstruck, having never witnessed such a violent display. She was like something out of an action movie-fierce and unstoppable. Though Wesson had a history of frivolous flirtations, he had never encountered such ferocity
Still holding his hair, Marissa looked at him with a faint smile and asked again, “Look at me now. Who do I look like?”
“I’m sorry!” Wesson’s voice broke as he lost all semblance of dignity
But another punch came swiftly. It landed squarely on his already broken nose, amplifying the pain. Wesson cried out, “I know I was wrong. Please, forgive me.”
“Humph!” Marissa sneered, then lightly patted his cheek. “Remember to show some respect next time you see me.”
With those final words, she pushed him aside, mounted her motorcycle, and sped away. She couldn’t linger any longer
Her confrontation with Wesson had caused a significant traffic delay. Spectators in the front row were entertained and showed no urgency to disperse, while those at the back, unaware of the cause, continued to honk impatiently. If Marissa didn’t leave soon, the traffic police would surely arrive
After leaving the scene, Marissa headed straight to the hospital, unconcerned about Wesson’s condition. Upon entering Caylee’s ward, she found the entire Sanchez family gathered around, discussing something intently. As soon as Ruth spotted Marissa, she urgently called out, “Come over here and see your mother, Tiffany!”
Hearing Ruth’s voice, Marissa looked towards Caylee on the bed. Caylee’s eyes remained closed, her face devoid of expression, but her waving hands indicated she was awake and attentive to the sounds around her. The gestures she made were unusual, and initially, no one could understand them. When Ruth called out Tiffany’s name, Caylee’s hand gestures changed, clearly stretching towards the door. She was signaling her desire to hold her daughter’s hand. Grasping the meaning, Marissa quickly went over, took her hand, and soothed her with a gentle touch
Ruth then said, “Tiffany, today I told your mother about your new position as an outer disciple of Dr. Riss’s team. She reacted by waving her hands like this, and we’re not sure what she’s trying to say.”
Marissa smiled warmly at her. “It’s okay. She’s probably just very happy.”
Despite saying so, Marissa understood that Caylee was trying to tell the Sanchez family that Riss was her daughter. Once Caylee felt her hand in hers, she relaxed
Marissa then said to the Sanchez family, “Grandma, Uncle, Rachel, it’s best if you all head home to rest. I’ll stay here with Mom.”
“That sounds good. We should get back to prepare for the banquet,” Rachel responded. Daryl added, “Tiffany, we’ll organize a welcome-back party for you. What do you think?”
“A party for me?”
“Yes. You’ve finally come back to the Sanchez lineage. It’s only right we celebrate with a grand ceremony. We even got your mother’s agreement on this just now.”
“Alright, I leave it in your capable hands,” Marissa responded with a smile. With her approval, the Sanchez family departed from the ward, their spirits high
Once Marissa was alone with her mother, she gently touched Caylee’s hand and whispered, “Mom, it’s crucial you keep my identity as Riss a secret for now. Please don’t share it with anyone.” Caylee lifted her hand, mimicking a nod
With a smile, Marissa began to check on her mother. Finishing the examination, she reassured her, “Mom, you’re recovering well. I’ll proceed with the surgery in a few days. Do you have faith in me?” Caylee’s hand moved in a nodding motion once more
Marissa caressed her mother’s forehead tenderly, saying, “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ve always been successful in surgery, and I’ll make sure yours is no exception.”
Caylee made two nodding gestures again. Marissa could tell she was in a good mood. As Marissa contemplated her upcoming trip on the Sunrise, she mentioned, “Mom, I’ll be traveling abroad for some time after your surgery. It might last a few days or even years. Don’t worry if you don’t see me immediately when you wake up.”
For a while, Caylee made no gesture. Marissa knew she was worried. Therefore, she consoled Caylee, “There’s no need to worry, Mom. I’ll be involved in medical research overseas and I promise I’ll return. Just wait for me patiently after you wake up.”
Eventually, Caylee raised her hand in agreement. Marissa shared several amusing stories with Caylee. When Caylee no longer responded, Marissa knew her mother had fallen asleep, and she stopped talking
Three days later, the Sanchez family threw a large celebration for Marissa and invited numerous guests. The banquet served two purposes: to formally recognize Tiffany as a member of the Sanchez family and to signal to any potential adversaries that Tiffany now had strong support
Marissa and Caylee returned to the Sanchez family’s house. Although Caylee could not see, the sounds of the vibrant gathering lifted her spirits, keeping her in a cheerful mood. The Sanchez family had arranged for a wheelchair for Caylee. Once she was seated, a servant wheeled her into the banquet and stayed close to ensure her safety. The banquet hall buzzed with joy and harmony, but the festivities were interrupted when an unexpected guest arrived
The unexpected guest was Wesson, accompanied by his parents and a group of bodyguards. Three days ago, Marissa had broken his nose and knocked out two of his teeth. Wesson came from a wealthy family and had always been known for his wild and unrestrained behavior. He typically wore a white suit and was skilled at charming women. However, today he was a mess, his appearance almost comical. His face was marked with bruises, and a thick gauze covered the bridge of his nose. When he spoke, the gaps where his two front teeth had been were plainly visible
Rumors had circulated that he had flirted with a fiery-tempered beauty on the street and had been soundly beaten for it. Yet, no one knew that the woman was Marissa. Initially, Wesson wasn’t sure who had attacked him. He had expended considerable effort and resources to find out, only to discover it was Tiffany. He found it hard to accept. He had once humiliated her to the brink of despair, almost driving her to jump off a building. How had she transformed into such a fierce and stunning woman?
For him, being beaten by her was more humiliating than being bitten by a stray dog. Both the Sanchez and the Clifford families were involved in the art business and were fierce competitors. They harbored deep resentment towards each other, meeting only in strained circumstances. Therefore, when Wesson showed up at the Sanchez family’s party, his intentions were unclear at first
It wasn’t until he kicked over a table and cursed loudly that everyone realized the fiery-tempered beauty who had beaten him up was none other than Tiffany. He was there to confront her. The revelation shocked everyone. It was hard to believe that Tiffany, known for her gentleness and delicacy, could overpower a notorious playboy like Wesson. She had never shown such boldness, even when forced to break off her engagement after being humiliated. Wesson’s broken nose and the absence of his two front teeth bore testament to her formidable strength
Before Marissa could respond, Daryl spoke up sharply. “This is the Sanchez family’s house, not a venue for reckless behavior. You need to leave immediately!”
Rachel instinctively stepped in front of Marissa, shielding her. She addressed Wesson, “Everyone knows Tiffany as gentle and demure. How could she have inflicted such damage on you? You must find a more credible story if you’re attempting to discredit her.”
Although both families were in the art business, the Cliffords had a reputation for being rough and domineering, in stark contrast to the demure Daryl and Rachel. They appeared somewhat fragile when confronted with Wesson’s aggressive demeanor. Wesson dismissed their attempts to defend Tiffany with a sneer. “Enough with the nonsense. If you don’t hand over Tiffany today, I will bring down your Sanchez family!”
“How dare you?” Shaun approached Wesson and asked in a resonant voice, “I’d like to see how you plan to bring down the Sanchez family.”
Despite his serious tone, Shaun’s elegant and demure appearance lessened his intimidating presence. Standing before Wesson, he seemed more like a scholar facing a bandit. With her temper flaring, Leila pushed her way to the front, pointed directly at Wesson’s nose, and yelled, “Get out of here!”
Wesson, infuriated, gritted his teeth. “How dare a little girl command me? You must be looking for trouble!” He raised his hand to slap Leila. Although Leila was sharp-tongued, she wasn’t much of a fighter. She would definitely suffer if she encountered a jerk like Wesson
Just as Leila was about to be hit, Daryl and Shaun stepped forward simultaneously to intercept Wesson. Seeing this, the Clifford family’s bodyguards rushed forward, ready to strike. At that critical moment, a white figure dashed over, kicked Wesson away, and swiftly tackled the bodyguards. The entire skirmish lasted less than ten seconds. The moves were executed so quickly that no one could catch how she did it. Once the dust settled, everyone was gaping in astonishment
Seeing Wesson and his bodyguards sprawled on the floor and then looking at Marissa, who remained calm and composed, the others finally believed Wesson. She was indeed the fiery-tempered beauty who had beaten him up! Yana Clifford, Wesson’s mother, hurried to help her son up. “My dear, are you okay?”
Wesson, sweating from pain, clenched his teeth and replied, “My ribs are broken!”
“Call the police! Call the police now!” shouted Wesson’s father, Rowe Clifford, in a fury. Just then, a cold and intimidating voice rang from outside. “Who wants to call the police?”
Everyone turned toward the voice and saw that it was Connor. He stood tall and imposing at the door of the banquet hall. His arrival immediately charged the air with tension. Silence fell over the crowd
Seated atop the wealth pyramid, the Daniels family wielded significant influence. In contrast, the Sanchez family’s assets seemed insignificant. No one would have expected them to manage to invite the head of the Daniels family. Yet, here Connor was
The Daniels and Sanchez families had no business dealings; their sole connection was Tiffany. Connor’s presence, therefore, was puzzling, given his well-known disdain for her. So, why was Connor here?
Rowe seemed to realize something. He quickly approached Connor to start his accusations against Tiffany. “Mr. Daniels, when Wesson discovered Tiffany’s multiple affairs, he angrily broke off their engagement. Instead of reflecting on her actions, Tiffany has been harboring resentment towards Wesson. She assaulted him in public days ago, and today, she attacked him once more. Tiffany truly embodies violence and immorality.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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